2006 BMW 645 vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 942 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 645 | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |